Toyota to benefit from supply of PUMA footwear

Natty footwear
By Site Publisher (22/02/03)
February 22 2003

Panasonic Toyota Racing issued a press release yesterday confirming that Puma are to partner the team for 2003 and supply official driver and crew footware. Toyota are added to a packed list, in addition to Jordan, Minardi, Jaguar and Sauber.

"We have known and used Puma shoes in the past and now we are very pleased to extend this partnership even further," said Toyota Team Principal Ove Andersson. "I believe that this relation is fruitful for both sides."

"Toyota is the first Formula One™ team in a long time to be based in Germany. We see this partnership as one way of addressing the huge market of German Motorsport enthusiasts," added Martin Gänsler, Vice-Chairman of Puma. "I followed their entry into Formula One™ last year with great interest, and was impressed by their very professional approach and successful first season. This year, with a complete new driver line up that combines the experience of Frenchman Olivier Panis and the youth of newly crowned CART champion, Brazilian Cristiano da Matta, and an extensive testing program, I am convinced that we will see great results from Toyota."